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LG05 WVP

2005 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

184,500 mi
Last recorded184,500 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 WVP
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 184,500 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 181,005 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipe, inner sills, suspension components corroded

slight play in steering joints

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2022 180,757 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 179,857 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 174,613 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 165,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 159,752 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 155,493 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 154,398 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 151,291 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 151,291 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 146,052 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 144,320 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 228,530 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 134,386 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 123,181 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 111,656 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 79,907 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 41,305 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW 730?

Based on 226,495 MOT tests across 21,689 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
7,857
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
21,689
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,448
position lamp(s) not working 2,801
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,342
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,341
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,163
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LG05 WVP is a 2005 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2005 BMW 730 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 99,808 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 730 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,448 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LG05 WVP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 730 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 730 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LG05 WVP registered?

LG05 WVP is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 14 March 2005.

Is LG05 WVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG05 WVP shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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